Science
Family-friendly Bay Area Science
Science museums, natural exploration, technology destinations, and family-friendly phenomena for Bay Area children.
Upcoming Science-y Events in the East Bay
Saturday, November 22, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Science Time @ Fremont Main Library3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Sunday, November 23, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterMonday, November 24, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Stargazing & Astronomy @ Miller/Knox Regional ShorelineSaturday, November 29, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: BrainSprout @ San Lorenzo Library
Sunday, November 30, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterSaturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of Science1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Toys for Tots & Trains @ USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Science Resources and Places for East Bay Families
Ticket Alert: Family-friendly Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire Bay Area is about creativity, which means every year brings something completely new that you’ve never seen.
Chabot Space & Science Center is a Gem in Oakland’s Redwoods
Chabot Space & Science Center reopened and we have the full scoop on what's new and what's still great for families.
Hikes for Tykes: Exploring the Regional Parks
Hikes for Tykes offers guided toddler-friendly nature walks and exploration in various East Bay Regional Parks.
Discover San Francisco’s Randall Museum
The Randall Museum is a FREE wildlife museum with live animals, trains and is next to a short steep hike to a killer view.
Birthday Party Place: Lush Handmade Cosmetics
For ages 5+, birthday party guests can mold soap and bath bombs with natural ingredients at the Lush Shop.
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
Profile: West Oakland Farm Park & Playground
West Oakland Farm Park has it all according to my little ones: farm, playground, green space, animals, and an amazing mission.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Ticket Alert: Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
STEM Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of science and technology camps includes activities from digital filmmaking to video game programming, ecology, and robotics.
